sieve

/sˈɪv/

/ˈsɪv/

Sieve

a tool with many small holes and a wire net used for separating solid materials from smaller ones or liquids

synonyms : screen

to sieve

MAIN VERB

separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

synonyms : sift

distinguish and separate out

synonyms : sift

check and sort carefully

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examine in order to test suitability

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Examples

1. But you have a memory like a sieve I give you that.

2. Oh, I forgot to buy the bread - I've got a brain like a sieve these days!

3. Do you listen now or am I pouring water in a sieve?

4. Jannet has a mind like a sieve, so it's impossible for her to forget that.